Special Events

Book Sale: Bring your own book bag or become a new Friend of the Campbell Library member and receive a free book bag. Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave, Campbell.

Food and Wine Classic: Montalvo Arts Center hosts its 15th annual event, where guests will sample savory and sweet fare from some of the most celebrated restaurants in the Bay Area and enjoy tastings from many of the region’s finest wineries. The event benefits more than 15,000 students, teachers, artists, and musicians supported by Montalvo’s nonprofit organization. Sept. 9, 4-7:30 p.m. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. $250-$375. montalvoarts.org, 408-961-5858.

Friends Bookstore: The Friends of the Los Gatos Library Bookstore is open in the old library. Gently used fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and DVDs are priced to sell quickly. Store hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Civic Center Plaza, 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-399-5700, www.friendsoflglibrary.org.

Seniors

Live Oak Adult Day Services: Seniors can get breakfast, lunch and a snack and participate in activities such as yoga, music, art and bingo. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.liveoakadultdaycareorg, 408-354-4782.

Sis Boom Bah! The Life and Times of Los Gatos High School: An exhibition exploring the legacy and legends of LGHS as well as the history of the town, all through the lens of the teenage years. Through January 2020. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-2646, numulosgatos.org.

In the Artist’s Studio: The second in an exhibition series that invites visitors to experience a virtual studio visit of local artists features Los Gatos-based artist David Middlebrook. Visitors to the exhibition will see Middlebrook’s sculpture, view art-making tools and personal items, and photographs of private studio spaces. Through Oct. 21; museum hours are Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m-5 p.m. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. $6-$10. 408-354-2646, www.numulosgatos.org.

Thinking Outside the Frame: A juried group printmaking exhibition featuring works that fall outside of the realm of traditional printmaking, including large-scale prints, installation and book arts. Through Sept. 30. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408-354-2646, www.numulosgatos.org.

Ballot Measure Pros and Cons: The League of Women Voters of Santa Clara County will provide nonpartisan, concise explanations of the November 2018 ballot measures. The measures’ provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against and supporters and opponents will be covered. Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. 408-399-5784, www.losgatosca.gov/42/Los-Gatos-Library.

Art History Group: Led by Kathy Kelley, author of “Art History Through the Ages.” Meets the second Monday of each month, 3-4:30 p.m. Adult Recreation Center, 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos. Free for 55 Plus program members; $5 per meeting for non-members. 408-354-1514, www.lgsrecreation.org.

Eating Disorders and Body Image Support Groups: The Eating Disorders Resource Center offers free support groups to create a safe space for those struggling with eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction. The groups are unstructured and open to all ages, genders and types of eating issues. Meetings are the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. EDRC Office, Mission Oaks Hospital, 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos.

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With lower home prices, more Californians could afford a home purchase in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the previous quarter, but the California Association of Realtors reports higher interest rates lowered affordability from the previous year for most counties.